08/20/2026
HISTORIC! NOW THAT'S CALLED PROGRESS! (Image and report courtesy of CAIR )
We are so proud of these Muslim leaders who stepped up, made sacrifices, and took responsibility to take action for change they wanted to see. They showed up even when it was hard - when others told them they couldn't. They showed up defying all odds with limited means, they defeated opponents with strong financial backing. Why - because they believed that change was possible, social justice was non-negotiable, and community service was an Islamic duty.
Congratulations to the entire Muslim community for voting, encouraging others to vote, organizing, donating, volunteering, attending townhalls and candidate forums, and civically engaging in countless ways to make this possible. We also thank our mosques who have been actively encouraging their congregants to engage in this process as a healthy act of service. (Ensure you follow the IRS guidelines for political engagement).
Keep up the good work knowing that we still have a long way to go especially when it comes to actually getting out to vote. And we must hold our officials accountable regardless of which community they belong to.
Participating in our country's civic and political process not only strengthens our democracy but also ensures that our voices are heard, our aspirations and needs are reflected at the local and national level policies, and Muslims are recognized, just like any other minority or community, for their contributions that make our country uniquely great.